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L801 TPX

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,927 mi
Last recorded195,927 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL801 TPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 195,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 195,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 177,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 176,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 170,251 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 161,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 161,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 155,516 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 155,512 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired bushes not fitted correctly (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 155,507 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose track rod clamp (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 148,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 144,972 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 140,218 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 140,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,809 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 133,803 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 118,913 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2009 118,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 104,528 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

Fail 17 Oct 2008 104,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

Pass 10 Oct 2007 93,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 93,201 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 83,456 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 83,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 74,111 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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L801 TPX is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1994 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 115,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L801 TPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L801 TPX registered?

L801 TPX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L801 TPX safe to buy?

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